• May beetle

  second instars. When they move to the next stage, the larvae start to feed on larger plant roots, which later leads to signs of wilting and stunted growth [...] the temperature is high enough to emerge. Finally, when the rains arrive, the adults are encouraged to emerge in order to copulate and consequently lay [...] appearance. In short, the adults have a reddish-brown colour and grow to approximately 10 to 25 cm in size, depending on the particular species. Just like the

• Effective Wireworm Control In Potato Crops With Beneficial Nematodes

  July 19, 2024

  Wireworm infestations can lead to reduced yields, increased susceptibility to other pests and diseases, and economic losses for potato growers. Recognising [...] posing no risk to humans, animals, or plants – the perfect fit to control wireworms in potatoes, naturally and safely. Recommended for you Larvanem Has [...] spp), the larval stage of click beetles belonging to the Elateridae family, pose a significant threat to potato production. Most of the effective conventional

• Powdery mildew

  walls and makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves To reduce chances of powdery mildew in greenhouses, it is advised to first ventilate by only [...] pepper cultivars react to powdery mildew infection by dropping leaves that are not infected yet. It depends on the cultivar how soon after infection this [...] resistant to water so rain often limits the epidemics and spore dispersal by rain is negligible, since spores explode when in contact with water for no more

• Leaf stripe

  soil temperatures above 15 °C. How to prevent Leaf stripe Produce seed in semi-arid environments without irrigation, to decrease the chances of infection [...] merge. Eventually this leads to the death of the leaf. The leaf splits at the end which makes it look shredded. This is typical for this disease. Infected plants [...] temperature during seedling emergence is critical for infection. Soil temperatures below 12 °C are most conducive for this disease and infection does not occur

• Natupol Booster

  Natupol Booster is developed for crops with a short (one to four weeks) intensive blossom period and which produce a lot of nectar. For early blossoming crops [...] Pay attention to advice for best practice in hot environments. Provide protection against direct sunlight. Storage time after receipt To guarantee the [...] same time collecting pollen to feed the brood. More workers emerge from the brood in the weeks after the introduction, increasing both colony size and pollination

• Natupol Excel

  exposed to the first daylight Wait for at least 15 minutes after positioning the hive before opening the hive entrance, this allows the bumblebees to calm [...] Pay attention to advice for best practice under conditions with artificial light or in hot environments. Storage time after receipt To guarantee the best [...] Natupol Excel is developed for crops with a high amount of flowers per m² (35-60 flowers) per week, and for crops grown under artificial light or in warmer

• Horse-chestnut leaf miner

  where it spread to most of Europe. Since then, in all invaded regions, outbreaks have continued unabated, causing aesthetic damage to horse-chestnut, one [...] leaves is covered with mines, the leaves start to dry out and fall off. However, total defoliation does not seem to affect the growth of mature trees. At sites [...] in horse chestnut leaves go to four (occasionally five instars) and their size varies form 0.5 mm in the firsts instar up to 3.5 mm in the fourth instar

• Natupol Smart

  exposed to the first daylight Wait for at least 15 minutes after positioning the hive before opening the hive entrance, this allows the bumblebees to calm [...] Pay attention to advice for best practice under conditions with artificial light or in hot environments. Storage time after receipt To guarantee the best [...] same time collecting pollen to feed the brood. More workers emerge from the brood in the weeks after the introduction, increasing both colony size and pollination

• World Soil Day 2022

  December 2, 2022

  occurring chemical elements are essential to plants. Soils supply 15. Agricultural production will have to increase by 60% to meet the global food demand in 2050 [...] recycling - Opting for biological pest management Adding organic matter to the soil instead of artificial fertilisers is the only way to protect our future [...] level for food security and sustainability around the world. When soils are degraded and nutrients are not replenished they lose their capacity to nurture

• About bumblebees

  forage for both pollen and nectar to provide resources for the brood as well as perform maintenance jobs on the nest. As the nest continues to develop [...] less likely to leave your crop for more attractive flowers Bumblebees are much more efficient pollinators than honeybees, they mainly forage for pollen rather [...] start foraging for pollen and nectar, as well as search for a suitable nest site. Once a nest is chosen, she will start laying eggs to build her own colony